Description

Monacolin X is a high-purity, naturally derived compound of significant interest in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. Its primary value lies in its role as a key intermediate and reference standard in the research and development of cholesterol-lowering agents. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories focused on metabolic health, quality control, and analytical method development. We supply Monacolin X CAS NO 96497-73-3 to meet the stringent demands of global markets, ensuring reliability and consistency for your critical applications.

Application

• Primary use as a pharmaceutical reference standard for quality control and analytical method validation.
• Critical intermediate in the synthesis of advanced statin-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Key ingredient in high-end nutraceutical formulations targeting cardiovascular health support.
• Essential material for biochemical research studying the HMG-CoA reductase inhibition pathway.
• Used in the development and calibration of analytical testing kits and diagnostic assays.

Basic Information

Product Name	Monacolin X
CAS No.	96497-73-3
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₃₆O₅
Molecular Weight	404.54 g/mol
Synonyms	Monacolin X; Dihydromonacolin L; 6α-Methylcompactin; (4R,6R)-6-[(1S,2S,6R,8S,8aR)-1,2,6,7,8,8a-Hexahydro-6-hydroxy-8-methyl-1-naphthalenyl]ethyl]tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-2H-pyran-2-one; L 154803; FR 901512; Mevinolinic acid derivative
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Quality Control

Our Monacolin X is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and research applications. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.